Starlink Licensing & Sovereignty: Uganda’s telecom regulator talks through why Starlink got a license, including a required ground station and traffic routing through local infrastructure for lawful interception and compliance. Biosecurity & Research Ethics: A new debate warns that “anonymous” genetic data can still be traced back to individuals, raising alarms about why African populations are targeted for health research and data deals. AI, Food Security & Inclusion: A justice and peace official argues Africa must prioritize food security and broad access to education before AI and modernization can benefit most people. South-South Digital Government Model: Azerbaijan’s “mutual growth” approach is framed as a capacity-building alternative to extractive partnerships, with a focus on technology modernization and institutional development. Democratic Resilience Research: A Ghana-focused whitepaper review looks at how a strong opposition can support peace and stability, using parliamentary records and public surveys. Gulf of Guinea Maritime Security: Nigeria is set to launch the AU maritime task force to tackle terrorism and cross-border crimes, with the Nigerian Navy marking 70 years and highlighting technology for maritime security. Drug Production as a Security Threat: Nigeria’s major methamphetamine lab bust is treated as a shift from transit to local production, linking illicit drug manufacturing to national security risk.